Fires in France: surge in blazes and maximum alert
Fires are multiplying in France due to the heatwave and strong winds.
Published 7sem3 sources✓ ConfirmedImportantupdated 2j
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The fact
Over 200 hectares have already been destroyed in Lot-et-Garonne and Seine-et-Marne.
Authorities call for vigilance and ban outdoor fires.
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Why it matters
La combinaison de la canicule et des vents violents crée des conditions propices aux départs de feu, menaçant les zones forestières et habitées.